The Officers Training Academy (OTA) located in Gaya, Bihar was decorated in traditional military attire on the occasion of the 24th passing out parade on Saturday morning. Military officers took oath in the piping ceremony held after the passing out parade. A total of 128 passouts took place from OTA on Saturday, out of which seven were from friendly countries. Among the passed cadets, 121 are from India, five from Bhutan and two from Vietnam. This time maximum 31 cadets have passed out from UP. Apart from this, there are 13 cadets from Uttarakhand, nine from Rajasthan, six from MP and three from Bihar. In the 24th passing out parade, a total of 121 cadets passed out after training and dedicated themselves to serving the country.
90 officers will go to different training wings to get degree in engineering
The passed out cadets include a total of 101 officers of Technical Entry Scheme (TES) serial no. 42. Seven officers from friendly countries are also included in this. Along with this, 27 officers of Special Commission Officer Course (SCO) serial number 51 also passed out. 90 officer cadets of TES-48 course, who are pursuing degree in engineering from various Army Cadet Training Wings like Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering, Secunderabad, Military College of Telecommunications Engineering, Mau and College of Engineering, Mau, also participated in the parade. Off Military Engineering, will go to Pune.
Admiral R Hari was inspecting the parade
During the passing out parade, the Officer Cadets were seen in excellent military turnout and displayed extraordinary drill movements which reflected their high level of training, motivation, self-respect and camaraderie. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar (PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC) was the inspecting officer of the parade. The highly decorated, experienced and accomplished Admiral officer is an alumnus of the 61st Course National Defense Academy, Khadakwasla, Pune.
These people were honored
Officer Cadet Satwik Shivpuri was awarded the prestigious “Sword of Honour” for his best performance in all the rounds of the Passing Out Technical Entry Scheme Course. Apart from this, he was also awarded ‘Gold Medal’ for standing first in the merit list in the Passing Out Technical Entry Scheme course. Meanwhile, Gurez Company was awarded the Chief of Army Staff Banner for Winter Session 2023 for its best performance.
Admiral R Hari Kumar congratulated the cadets
Addressing the parade, Reviewing Officer Admiral R Hari Kumar congratulated the officer cadets for their excellent drill. He urged the future officers to make their country and their Academy proud by rendering selfless, dedicated and professional service. During this, he also stressed the importance of a warrior being a scholar.
Cadets inspired to enhance technical skills
The Admiral encouraged the cadets to enhance their technical skills by passing out the course to prepare themselves and the soldiers under their command for the future challenges. Congratulating the proud parents who witnessed the parade, Admiral R Hari Kumar said that he was one of the fortunate ones whose son has got the opportunity to serve in the Armed Forces. Getting a chance to serve Mother India. The Academy is providing quality military training to the cadets of our friendly countries like Bhutan, Vietnam and other countries so that they can become successful military leaders of their national armies.
